Garrett Atkins?
by Chzburger Jones on Nov 9, 2008 2:26 PM PST
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PrintIt's been long rumored that the Angels are interested in dealing for Rockies 3rd baseman Garrett Atkins. And once again, the rumors are flying. What do you guys think about this? Personally, I think it's a bad idea. He would be a massive power upgrade at third but he'd be a huge defensive downgrade at third. If we did acquire him, maybe instead of moving Figgins to left, we could keep him at 3rd and maybe experiment with Atkins in left, much like the Brewers did with Ryan Braun. That worked out well for them. But Atkins' numbers away from Coors are rather disturbing. In 2008 he batted .342/.380/.523 at Coors Field but just a dismal .233/.278/.383 on the road. The only encouraging sign is that 12 of his 21 home runs did come away from Coors. So the power is legit but the hitting isn't. I'm afraid that his line might resemble the road split of 2008 more so than the home split if he played in Anaheim for the Halos. Also on one last note, his walks have gone from 79 to 67 to 40 in 2006, 2007, and 2008 respectively. He had 602, 605, and 611 ABs respectively in those 3 years so the reduced walks is not a circumstance of fewer ABs.
So to sum it up, I don't think Atkins is the big bat to get us over the hump, whether we keep Tex or not.
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I didn't catch it
Sorry if this is a re-post.
by Chzburger Jones on Nov 9, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
Oh, I guess you did
I scoured through the old fan posts and there was a similar post 15 days ago. My bad.
No, no, and also no
He’s a lousy defender, and his offensive talent is a Coors Field illusion. Put Wood at third, Aybar at short, and use the money you’ll save on signing Teixeira and designing AL West championship banners.
And chocolate chip cookies can be made without sugar
But why increase the degree of difficulty?
by mattwelch on Nov 9, 2008 7:19 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
hmm
he ain’t the sugar. lol. he better be more then the sugar.
Well I'm glad to see my fellow Halo fans agree with me..
Let’s just hope management eventually comes to their senses.
Repost but the message hasn't change
Hell freakin no! Atkins is NOT the right choice for the Angels. I would rather see Adrian Beltre in an Angel uniform. At least we get a good defender with legit power.
Light up the Freakin Halo!
Lookout Landing promotes Beltre as a bonafide superstar.
It’s odd that a superstar has yet to post an OBP of .330 in four years with the Mariners. Must be bad luck. Four years of bad luck.
Maybe
Maybe Mrs. Garret from THE FACTS OF LIFE can play 3rd base and make those cookies Matt Welch is jonesing for…
At last, some MILF with those cookies!
You ever feel as if your mind had started to erode?
Atkins provides something though
Dont forget that Atikins can also play first base — which actually seems like a better position for him. So if we lose Tex and Morales doesn’t pull through then we can move Atkins over the first and re-arrange our infield in a number of different ways that could work.
Or if we lose Tex, we can just put Atkins at first and slowly integrate Morales as a bench player. I don’t think this is all that bad of an idea.
by BryanHarvey'sMoustache on Nov 10, 2008 11:15 PM PST reply actions
i keep seeing tons of things
from reporters saying that we’re making a pretty strong push toward Atkins.
that scares me.
Kotch would've had that.
maybe
it depends on what we give up. no major league or top shelf minor league arms. he’s pretty inexpensive for 2 yrs as a stop gap until we can further evaluate our talent. if Tex fails, and we get no one else.
it would definitely be buying low
but home/road splits are scary. flat-out scary.
Kotch would've had that.
by howiestheman on Nov 11, 2008 7:29 PM PST up reply actions
yeah
but maybe being home will somehow make him more consistent and better. i think sometimes we over analyze numbers and sometimes forget about the human element. i don’t know i just want a good team. with a chance at the WS
i agree
it’s weird that his power numbers remain constant, but everything else drops on the road. maybe it actually does have something to do with playing in front of the home fans. i don’t know.
could he be a solid player for us? sure, he definitely could.
but, at the same time, i’d rather take my chances with Brandon Wood at 3B. he’s younger, cheaper, and more potent.
Kotch would've had that.
by howiestheman on Nov 11, 2008 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
wood
i would rather put him at his normal position. don’t want him to try and adjust to a new position while trying to hit at this level.
he plays both very well
it really wouldn’t be an adjustment
Kotch would've had that.
by howiestheman on Nov 11, 2008 9:21 PM PST up reply actions
From what I understand
Wood started out as a SS in the minors but did play some 3B as well, even before he got to the bigs. And if you remember, there were times when he would come in for Quinlann at 3rd as a late inning defensive replacement so that tells me he’s very comfortable at either position. 3rd base isn’t new to him.
by Chzburger Jones on Nov 12, 2008 12:07 PM PST up reply actions
Someone posted a rumor during a chat at MLBTR
of Adenhart and another prospect for Atkins. That sounds like a good deal, and even though I think it’s a mistake, I think he’ll be in Anaheim in 2009.
I was uncool before uncool was cool.
Sounds like an abortion of a deal to me.
Atkins sucks.
Teixeira............Everything else can wait.
What I mean by good deal is...
I’m not real high on Adenhart. If that’s all Colorado wants (+ prospect) for Atkins it’s a good deal, but not one I’d like the Angels to make. I’d be very happy with Wood at 3B, and happier still with Wood at SS and someone else at 3B…just not Atkins. For some reason I think the Angels are going to deal for him, and I think it’s a mistake.
I was uncool before uncool was cool.
I'm not sure where to post this but....
I had a horrible nightmare last night that the Angels traded Chone Figgins to the Rockies for Willy Taveras.
X_X
by Chzburger Jones on Nov 12, 2008 12:01 PM PST reply actions
I think I've been visiting MLBTR too much
because there was a post about teams interested in Rockies players, namely Atkins, Torrealba, and Taveras. And Chone Figgins has been named sparingly in minor trade rumors and used to play for the Rockies. So….yeah, your mind takes the ingredients and mixes them into a dream or nightmare lol.
by Chzburger Jones on Nov 12, 2008 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
We can put this garbage to bed. Thank god
As for Atkins, there are concerns about his road splits — his power numbers are greatly enhanced by Coors Field — and his range at third base. The Angels feel they’re in good hands at third base with Chone Figgins.
Teixeira............Everything else can wait.
Figgins
only reason why i don’t like Figgins @3B is that he has no power. if we keep him there then thats 1 less potential power bat in the lineup. i would rather see him in left and get a another corner IF bat with power. if Teix signs or not. i want another power bat there. even if that means Wood @3B.
I do not care where he plays with reference to Atkins
The little midget is a better player than Atkins.
Teixeira............Everything else can wait.
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